Why are you handing me a plastic cup ?   Your doctor wants to test your urine and needs a sample .   How am I supposed to do that ?   We need you to urinate like you normally would , and then stop and finish into the cup .   What am I supposed to do with the cup when I am done ?   Leave the cup in the cubby in the restroom . Just close the cubby door and walk away .   What kind of test is this ?   He wants to know if you have bacteria in your urine , which could signal an infection .   How long will it take to get the results ?   We will send your doctor the results , and he will contact you . 